Green Party leader criticizes coalition partners ahead of Ireland's general election

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman expressed frustration over ongoing tensions with coalition partners Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael. He revealed he learned about the upcoming election date just 15 minutes before it was announced by Taoiseach Simon Harris. O'Gorman noted that the Greens have faced daily criticism from their coalition partners. He highlighted a recent incident where Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael blocked a Green proposal for Climate Fund allocation, indicating a growing rift ahead of the election. As the election campaign begins, O'Gorman emphasized the Greens' contributions to government policy. He stated that a future government without the Greens would lack innovative policies on climate and family support.